"It's very good news," said Nicollet Superintendent Jack Eustice. "It allows us to maintain and enhance programs and build up our fund balance. We've made lots of cuts the last few years, so that's the first place we'll look to add back electives."

The referendum would increase annual taxes on a home with $100,000 estimated market value by $108 a year, or nine dollars a month, until calendar year 2017. The Nicollet school district already has a $1,100 per pupil unit that expires in 2017.

Springfield voters approved both ballot questions. The first question, whether to renew an existing $608.10 per pupil revenue authorization, was approved, 429 to 76.

The second question to add a $100 per pupil unit revenue authorization for 10 years was approved, 362 to 142.

"We're happy," said Springfield Supt. Keith Kottke. "We're excited about the opportunity for students and staff to be able to use enhanced technology going into the future, thanks to the approval vote."